Associate Planner

ASSOCIATE PLANNER

Job Type: Full-Time, Benefitted

Posted: May 15, 2023

Salary: $24.21 - $28.07 per hour

Closing Date: Until Filled

Work Schedule: Monday–Thursday (34 Hrs./Week)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Professional and administrative work responsible for providing the primary technical support for various boards and committees, including but not limited to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. Responsible for oversight and coordination of all land use permitting projects. Assists Planning Department with work including research, data collection, grant application & administration, and normal administrative office functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides staff-level support to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals; receives applications; advises applicants on the process; develops agendas, agenda materials, and supporting documentation; provides technical support and makes recommendations to the Board. Maintains files and provides incidental clerical support. Attends all meetings of the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Historic Commission.
• Prepares memorandums, emails, transmittals, and decisions in accordance with votes of the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals for filing with the City Clerk and Registry of Deeds.
• Coordinates and supports applicant consultation with multiple city departments and members of the public during the conceptual phase, as well as supporting applicants and members of the public into and through construction.
• Responds to resident and business owner inquiries received by phone, email, or in person, coordinates responses, and provides guidance as needed.
• Under the supervision of the Planning Director, establishes a more streamlined and transparent permitting process for both applicants and members of the public and facilitates enhanced customer service for members of the public on inquiries related to the Zoning Ordinance.
• Works and interacts with other city departments, Board and committee members, as well as the public regularly; provides information and technical assistance on routine and complex planning matters regarding zoning, land use, and current private and public projects; researches and reviews building and development projects for plan completeness and ordinance compliance.
• Provides primary interaction with members of the public, including providing information and technical assistance to the public and departments on routine planning matters regarding zoning, land use, current private and public projects; researches and reviews building and development projects for completeness and ordinance compliance.
• Performs similar or related work and special projects as required or as the situation dictates.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, regional planning, or a closely related field and a minimum of 2 years of closely related municipal experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

TO APPLY

Applicants who wish to be considered may submit their resume, cover letter and application to the Human Resources Department in person or via email to personnel@easthamptonma.gov on or before the closing date.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.21 - $28.07 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Urban or Regional Planning: 2 years (Preferred)
• Municipal: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $28